Job Openings at Committed To Good

Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.

Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Migration Health Nurse (Paediatrics / Neonatology)

Job Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview of Position

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Head of Office, Project Manager & direct supervision of the National Migration Health Officer, the incumbent will support neonatal emergency health service delivery & deployment of all innovation Norway neonatal project in coordination with the Principal Medical officer (PMO) of the hospital, the Emergency Response Coordinator in the LGA & the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) in Maiduguri.
• S / He shall coordinate specialized care for patients with neonatal critical illnesses.
• S / he shall provide leadership & guidance in establishing the highest standards of care & ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best practices
• S / he will undertake the below tasks as mentioned in this TOR.

Role Objectives
Clinical:

• Responsible for facilitating referrals from the IDP camps & host community via the (Neo Tricycle) ambulance(s) to the pediatric neo room for proper management of neonates.
• Responsible for the clinical nursing care of critically ill neonates admitted to neo room / SCBU according to generally accepted standards.
• Provide basic & advanced neonatal & pediatric life support (certification & abilities).
• Provide advanced mechanical ventilation & high frequency oscillatory ventilation management.
• Maintain detailed reports on each child & report on their progress.
• Manage critical & emergency cases, then refer complicated cases to other specialists the patient might be seeing.
• Dispense & administer medications that are compatible with other medicines the patient is taking.
• Advice patient’s parents / guardians on any alternative treatment they might be seeking.
• Help the patient to fully recover from their illness & have the patient follow up even after they are okay as post recovery treatment is considered important.
• Communicate & cooperate with other colleagues who wish to discuss other pertinent medical problems regarding neonates in other areas of the hospital.
• Observe & stay up to date with the laws & statutory codes of medical practice.

Administrative:

• Participate in the design & formulation of unit policies, SOPs & clinical pathways.
• Performing other applicable tasks & duties as assigned by the Chief Migration Health Officer / National Migration Health Officer & PMO.
• Abide by the hospital rules, protocols & standard practices.

Project reporting:

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Head of Office, Project Manager & direct supervision of the National Migration Health Officer.

Key Competencies

• University Degree in Nursing with Pediatric sub specialty or a minimum of Diploma in Clinical Nursing (Registered Nurse with pediatric posting) from an accredited academic institution with at least a minimum of three years (three years for Bachelor's Degree holders) of continuous practice post graduation, registered to practice in Nigeria & with a valid registration license or a minimum of 5 years for a diploma holder (registered nurse).
• Has hands on experience in the management of various neonatal & pediatric critical care patients, including trauma intensive care, respiratory therapy, ICU / SCBU, nutrition, infectious disease & pulmonary hypertension ICU management.
• Possess general medical knowledge & an understanding of how treatments affect different developmental growth stages.
• Should be updated on the latest breakthroughs in the field of neonatology & pediatrics.
• Is conversant with the norms, culture & religion of the people & can adapt easily, preferably some from that region. Given the stressful nature of Borno’s security situation, which remains fluid & unpredictable & its high interpersonal & communication skills demands, the nurse will need to be able to fit easily into a complex & highly operative team of various cultural backgrounds.
• Previous work experience with the UN, international organizations & companies would be an advantage preferably within the United Nations or the international humanitarian sector.
• Training & experience in pediatric emergencies, SCBU / IUC, first aid & emergency health will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in English language is required (oral & written) & working knowledge of the local language like Hausa & Kanuri is an advantage.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Good computer literacy & demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word & SharePoint.
• Attention to detail & accuracy in handling & reporting data.
• Flexible work schedule & be ready to be engaged on short notice.
• Proven ability to establish & maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, international organizations & private sector entities.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Application Closing Date: 17th April, 2024.

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2.) Migration Health Physician (Pediatric Specialist)

Job Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview of Position

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Head of Office, Project Manager & direct supervision of the National Migration Health Officer, the incumbent will support the mobile neonatal emergency health service delivery, expansion & deployment of all Norway neonatal project in coordination with the Principal Medical Officer (PMO) of the General Hospital, Bama, Emergency Response Coordinator in the LGA & the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) in Maiduguri
• S / he shall coordinate specialized care for patients with neonatal critical illnesses.
• S / he shall provide leadership & guidance in establishing the highest standards of care & ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best practices. S / he will undertake the below tasks as listed in this TOR.

Role Objectives
Clinical:

• Responsible for the overall operation of the neonatal room & provision of life saving healthcare services to neonatal patients in the facility.
• Ensure the smooth running of all the services for all the units related to this project but not limited to reception & counseling, triage, registration, out patient management, treatment, admission in patient management, nursing, referral, discharge, follow up, administrate, laboratory & data management.
• Will work side by side with the PMO of the hospital to ensure an efficient & healthy working relationship for the benefit of the patients.
• Responsible for supervising the facilitation of referrals from the IDP camps & host community via (neo tricycle) ambulance(s) to the pediatric neo room for proper management of neonates.
• Responsible for the clinical care of critically ill neonates admitted to the neo room / SCBU according to generally accepted standards.
• Conduct training for his / her team on basic & emergency neonatal care / management.
• Supervise & maintain detailed reports on each child & document on their progress.
• Manages critical & emergency cases, then refer complicated cases to other specialists the patient might be seeing.
• With strict adherence to the rational drug use & prescribing practice, s / he will prescribe medications that are compatible with a particular patient & their other medication.
• Advice patient’s parents / guardians on any alternative treatment they might be seeking.
• Help the patient to fully recover from their illnesses & have the patient follow up even after they are okay as post recovery treatment is considered important.
• Communicate & cooperate with other colleagues who wish to discuss other pertinent medical problems regarding neonates in other areas of the hospital.
• S / he will be in charge specifically of the ventilatory, circulatory fluid & nutritional therapy concerning the neonates & pediatrics in the ICU.
• Keep abreast of the latest medical information through continuous medical education, formal education & personal professional development.
• Facilitate & make clinical & non clinical documentation & presentations of all admitted neonates & pediatric patients.
• Ensure ethical conduct & professionalism in discharging his / her duties observing & staying up to date with the laws & statutory codes of medical practice.
• Ensures that all cases in need of basic & emergency medical assistance are provided with adequate health services.
• Will be accountable for professional & administrative supervision of the facility.

Administrative:

• Participate in the design & formulation of unit policies, SOPs & clinical pathways.
• Performing other applicable tasks & duties as assigned by the Pediatric Consultant, Chief Medical Officer / National Migration Health Officer.
• Responsible for managing the facility with all the medical supplies.
• Abide by the hospital rules, protocols & standard practices.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Project Reporting:

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Head of Office, Project Manager & direct supervision of the National Migration Health Officer.

Key Competencies

• Medical Doctor (Consultant) or Senior Registrar in Pediatrics with a Pediatric sub specialty from an accredited academic institution or Nigeria medical & dental council with at least two years of professional work experience.
• A fellowship in pediatrics (consultant) or a senior registrar (membership in pediatrics) practice in Nigeria & with a valid registration license.
• Has hands on experience in the management of various neonatal & pediatric critical care patients, including trauma intensive care, respiratory therapy, ICU / SCBU, nutrition, infectious disease & pulmonary hypertension ICU management.
• Possess general medical knowledge & an understanding of how treatments affect different developmental growth stages.
• Provide basic & advanced neonatal & pediatric life support (certification & abilities) & advanced mechanical ventilation & high frequency oscillatory ventilation management.
• Should be updated on the latest breakthroughs in the field of neonatology & pediatrics.
• Previous work experience with the UN, international organizations & companies would be an advantage preferably within the United Nations or the international humanitarian sector.
• Training / experience in paediatrics is an advantage.
• Good computer literacy & demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power Point, Word & Share Point.
• Attention to detail & accuracy in handling & reporting data.
• Flexible work schedule & be ready to be engaged on short notice.
• Proven ability to establish & maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, international organizations & private sector entities.
• Is conversant with the norms, culture & religion of the people & can adapt easily, preferably some from that region. Given the stressful nature of Borno’s security situation, which remains fluid & unpredictable & its high interpersonal & communication skills demands, the doctor will need to be able to fit easily into a complex & highly operative team of various cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Fluency in English language is required (oral & written) & working knowledge of the local language like Hausa & Kanuri is an advantage.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Application Closing Date: 17th April, 2024.

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3.) Immunization Supply Chain - Consultant (Drive M&E)

Vacancy ID: VAC- 11784
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Overview of Position    

• Providing immunization services to children & others has been identified as one of the most cost effective development interventions, with both health & economic benefits. Nigeria’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) has made significant efforts at ensuring increase in immunization coverage over the last three decades. However, there are gaps at national & sub national levels.
• To mitigate against iSC challenges in Nigeria, last mile vaccine delivery initiatives have been proposed or implemented including outsourcing, direct delivery in a few states, supply chain level skipping etc. all of these contributing to increased product availability, reduction in stock outs etc.
• Nigeria’s direct Delivery of Routine Immunization Vaccines (& other PHC commodities) for Equity (DRIVE) initiative is designed to scale innovative direct delivery (& similar supply chain) interventions up to the last mile, prioritizing the most underserved & unreached populations. This will support Nigeria’s immunization program’s objective of increasing vaccines (& other child health commodity) availability for every child (& others), reducing the time spent on logistics by health workers, reducing out of pocket expenses for logistics (a disincentive for health workers) & contributing to higher coverage & increasingly targeting & reaching underserved & zero dose populations.
• Therefore, one Data Analyst is required to support DRIVE implementation across selected states, engage in active data collection, lead Monitoring & evaluation efforts.

Role Objectives    

• Facilitation of the implementation of DRIVE at national & subnational level.
• Facilitate the development of M&E mechanism for the implementation of DRIVE, including the tools for data collection & analyses.
• Facilitation of the digitalization of tracking of last mile delivery of vaccines using open LMIS & other relevant tools.
• Tracking of the distribution of all EPI vaccines to subnational level & maintenance of distribution records.
• Support the analysis of temperature monitoring data from vaccine storage facilities & in transit & share regular feedback to state & national level.
• Triangulate, analyze & provide feedback on vaccine utilization (including wastages) & management data collected using open LMIS, DHIS2 / Thrive 360, CCE & temperature monitoring records or any other relevant iSC tools use for DRIVE implementation.
• Support the collection & analysis of stock performance data & share feedback on weekly / monthly basis.
• Maintain record of distribution of CCEs & performance of maintenance in collaboration with SLWGs & NLWG.
• Develop & manage dashboar d /matrix for monitoring the timeliness & completeness of stock management data submission from DRIVE implementing states.
• Facilitate capacity building on logistics data management for Vaccine Managers & handlers.
• Any other relevant tasks as may be assigned by the our client / NLWG.
• Deliverables:
• Availability of M&E mechanism for the implementation of DRIVE, including the tools for data collection & analyses.
• Monthly / weekly stock performance report / feedback.
• Monthly / weekly CCE inventory distribution & performance of maintenance update.
• Availability of dashboard / matrix for monitoring the timeliness & completeness of stock management data submission from DRIVE implementing states.
• Trained competent vaccine managers on logistic data management.
• Weekly report / feedback by tracking vaccine utilization (including wastages) & management using open LMIS & other relevant tools.
• Weekly tracking of the distribution of all EPI vaccines using vaccine distribution plan.
• Weekly report / review of temperature records for each distribution routes & delivery points.
• Consultant must submit a detailed work plan to his / her supervisor at the beginning of the contract period for the entire contract period.
• Supervisors will have the flexibility to review with the consultant as needed on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• A monthly progress report should be provided by each consultant to their supervisor for payment of consultant’s fees.
• A detailed assignment report will be required at the end of the current contract period.

Project reporting:   

• This role reports to the line manager.

Requirements / Key Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Basic Sciences, Health & Allied / Material Management / Engineering or equivalent (minimal) with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in supply chain management with emphasis on vaccine delivery systems, vaccine management & cold chain, monitoring & similar years of progressively responsible work experience in data validation & triangulation & quality assurance.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan & coordinate.
• Demonstrated experience with global health surveys & data validation / analysis.
• Experience in public health data science a strong asset.
• Demonstrated expertise / skills in data analyzing for immunization health commodities.
• At least four years of experience working with PowerBI, Tableau, ODK, LMIS.
• Logistics activities as well as to transfer knowledge & skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Excel & Power Point. 
• Good analytical & negotiating skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Application Closing Date: 15th April, 2024.

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4.) Technical Facilitator Immunization Supply Chain Consultant

Vacancy ID: VAC-11785
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Overview of Position    

• Providing immunization services to children & others has been identified as one of the most cost effective development interventions, with both health & economic benefits. Nigeria’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) has made significant efforts at ensuring increase in immunization coverage over the last three decades. However, there are gaps at national & sub national levels.
• To mitigate against iSC challenges in Nigeria, last mile vaccine delivery initiatives have been proposed or implemented including outsourcing, direct delivery in a few states, supply chain level skipping etc. all of these contributing to increased product availability, reduction in stock outs etc. 
• Nigeria’s direct Delivery of Routine Immunization Vaccines (& other PHC commodities) for Equity (DRIVE) initiative is designed to scale innovative direct delivery (& similar supply chain) interventions up to the last mile, prioritizing the most underserved & unreached populations. This will support Nigeria’s immunization program objective of increasing vaccines (& other child health commodity) availability for every child (& others), reducing the time spent on logistics by health workers, reducing out of pocket expenses for logistics (a disincentive for health workers) & contributing to higher coverage & increasingly targeting & reaching underserved & zero dose populations.
• Therefore, one Technical Facilitator is required to support DRIVE implementation across selected states.

Role Objectives    

• Facilitation of the implementation of DRIVE at both national & subnational level.
• Support the conduct of state engagement with the selected states to ensure delivery & achievement of the set DRIVE targets.
• Support the analysis of all data from vaccine storage facilities, the use of such data for action with provision of regular feedback to state & national level.
• Provide technical & administrative support in the management of the contracts of all vendors that may be engaged for the DRIVE implementation.
• Facilitate the implementation of innovative ways of vaccine delivery, including the engagement & management of other stakeholders such as CSOs etc.
• Review the temperature records for each distribution routes & delivery points & escalate accordingly. 
• Tracking the functionality of CCE at the service delivery level & providing support in establishment & the operations of an efficient system for CCE maintenance.
• Supporting the deployment of appropriate planning & data collection tools for DRIVE implementation in the states. 
• Support the state in tracking the distribution of all EPI vaccines to health facilities & in maintenance of records of utilization.
• Support the state in the planning & implementation of an efficient & effective waste collection & reverse logistics system for the state.
• Facilitate the development of detailed micro plans for commencement of DRIVE in assigned states. This will include supporting the states in:
• Identification of the target delivery sites.
• Efficient mapping of routes from state store to delivery sites.
• Quantification of commodities for delivery to sites.
• Scheduling of deliveries based on appropriate session planning etc.

Deliverables:

• Availability of report of state engagement meeting.
• Availability of detailed microplan towards commencement of DRIVE in assigned states.
• Weekly report of functionality status of CCE.
• Weekly report of management of vendors’ contract.
• Weekly report / review of temperature records for each distribution routes & delivery points.
• Consultant must submit a detailed work plan to his / her supervisor at the beginning of the contract period for the entire contract period.  
• Supervisors will have the flexibility to review with the consultant as needed on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Availability of tailored data collection tools for DRIVE implementation in the states. 
• Provision of detailed EPI vaccine distribution plan & its implementation.
• Provision of detailed waste management plan & its implementation.
• A monthly progress report should be provided by each consultant to their supervisor for payment of consultant’s fees.   
• A detailed assignment report will be required at the end of the current contract period. 

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager,

Requirements / Key Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Basic Sciences, Health & Allied / Material Management / Engineering or equivalent (minimal) with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in supply chain management with emphasis on vaccine delivery systems, vaccine management & cold chain, monitoring or other relevant disciplines.
• Experience in public health data science a strong asset.
• Experience working with NLWG / SLGs & NPHCDA / SPHCMBs is an asset.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan & coordinate.
• Demonstrated experience with global health surveys & data validation / analysis.
• Logistics activities as well as to transfer knowledge & skills.
• Basic data management, interpretation & reporting skills are mandatory.
• Demonstrated expertise / skills in data analysis for immunization health commodities.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Excel & Power Point. 
• Good analytical & negotiating skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Application Closing Date: 15th April, 2024.

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